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Peter Palumbo
Peter G. Palumbo (b. March 27, 1961) is a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 16 from 1994 to January 6, 2015.
Palumbo served on the Cranston City Council from 1986 to 1991.
Biography
Palumbo attended Bryant College. His professional experience includes working as the general manager for TJ and Company, Incorporated, as an account executive and as vice president of New England Green Energy.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Palumbo served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Corporations, Secretary |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Palumbo served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Corporations, Secretary |
| • Oversight, Secretary |
| • Rules, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Palumbo served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Judiciary |
Elections
2014
Elections for the Rhode Island House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 25, 2014. Incumbent Peter Palumbo was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Robert B. Lancia was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kirk McDonough (D) and Michael Imbruglia (R) were removed from the ballot before the primaries. Palumbo was defeated by Lancia in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Robert B. Lancia |
52.5% | 2,774 | |
| Democratic | Peter Palumbo Incumbent | 47.5% | 2,507 | |
| Total Votes | 5,281 | |||
2012
Palumbo won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 16. Palumbo defeated Michelle Bergin in the September 11 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Peter Palumbo Incumbent |
96.9% | 5,074 | |
| Other | Write-in | 3.1% | 161 | |
| Total Votes | 5,235 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Peter Palumbo Incumbent |
53.3% | 545 |
| Michelle Bergin | 46.7% | 477 |
| Total Votes | 1,022 | |
2010
Palumbo won re-election to the 16th District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary and defeated Republican Donald Botts Jr. in the general election on November 2, 2010.[8][9]
| Rhode Island House District 16 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peter Palumbo (D)
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2620 | |||
| Donald Botts Jr. (R) | 2203 | |||
2008
In 2008, Palumbo was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 16. Palumbo (D) finished with 3,170 votes while his opponent Michael McManaman (R) finished with 2,642 votes.[10] Palumbo raised $32,439 for his campaign fund.[11]
| Rhode Island House District 16 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peter Palumbo (D)
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3,170 | |||
| Michael McManaman (R) | 2,642 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 7 to June 23.
- American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to civil liberties.
- Environment Council of Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Green Report Card
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity: 2014 session freedom index
- Legislators are scored by the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity on their votes "affecting free-market, small-government, or constitutional principles."[12]
2013
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In 2013, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 1 to July 5.
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2012
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In 2012, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 3 to June 13.
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2011
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In 2011, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 4 to July 1.
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Personal
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Palumbo and his wife, Amie Lynn, have two children.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Rhode Island House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Rhode Island General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Rhode Island state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012 2010 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Peter Palumbo," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Candidates for Representative in General Assembly," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Results: Representative in General Assembly," accessed September 26, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "Official 2014 general election results," accessed December 4, 2014
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 10, 2012
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Rhode Island House election results, 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Campaign contributions for 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
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| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 16 1995–January 6, 2015 |
Succeeded by Robert B. Lancia (R) |
